Iran War Backlash Threatens Republican Control of Congress

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: October 19, 2026Country: United States

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Iran War Backlash Threatens Republican Control of Congress

Barbara Leaf, a former US assistant secretary of state for Near Eastern affairs, says public opposition to the war with Iran could threaten Republican control of Congress. The conflict’s economic fallout is fueling voter anger. That backlash could affect election outcomes and weaken the Republicans’ position.

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